The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2025–2026 are now open for international students from over 180 countries. Offered by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), these prestigious scholarships are fully funded and aim to foster international research collaboration and academic exchange between Switzerland and the world. These scholarships are intended for young researchers who have completed a Master’s degree or PhD, and for foreign artists holding at least a Bachelor’s degree.

DETAIL ABOUT SWISS GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS 2025-2026

• Country: Switzerland
• Host Institution: Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)
• Degree Level:  Master’s Degree Programs & Postgraduate Research (including PhD-level research)
• Deadline: 
• Application Period: September to December 2025 (varies by country) (Viet Nam: 24/11/2025)
• Final Results Announcement: Spring 2026
• Fields of Study: All academic fields and disciplines offered at Swiss public universities are eligible under this scholarship program.
• Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from students of all nationalities across more than 180 eligible countries. Each country has specific guidelines and deadlines.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS 

Recipients of the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships will receive the following comprehensive benefits:

• Full tuition fee coverage

• Free accommodation or housing allowance

• Monthly living stipend

• Round-trip airfare from the home country to Switzerland

• Comprehensive health insurance

• One-time housing allowance

• Dedicated funding for research-related expenses

 

 

ELIGIBLE CRITERIA

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:

 

 

Academic Background:

• A completed Master’s degree (or PhD for certain programs)
• A strong academic record

Project Quality:

• Well-structured and innovative research or artistic project

Collaboration Potential:

• Potential for future academic collaboration between the applicant’s home country and Switzerland

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Select Your Country: Visit the official Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships websites and select your country of origin using your passport details.
• Check Country-Specific Information: Review the types of scholarships available, eligibility requirements, and application deadlines applicable to your country.

• Submit Your Application: Submit your complete application package to the Swiss diplomatic representation in your home country. Contact details and country-specific guidelines are available on the official website.

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